Holderness Academy vs Thorngumbald Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holderness Academy
Hull · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
906 students
Thorngumbald Primary School
Thorngumbald · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
182 students
| Measure | Holderness Academy Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber | Thorngumbald Primary School Thorngumbald, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #201 of 366 | #1119 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2362 of 4,090 | #11361 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 906 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 906 | 182 |
| Free school meals | 24.3% | 12.6% |
| Capacity filled | 65.2% | 79.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.77 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.3 | – |
| town | Hull | Thorngumbald |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.holderness.academy/ | www.thorngumbaldprimaryschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Holderness Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.7 vs 34.4).
- •Holderness Academy is the larger school with 906 students compared with 182.
- •Holderness Academy is a academy school while Thorngumbald Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Holderness Academy better than Thorngumbald Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holderness Academy ranks higher (41.7 vs 34.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Holderness Academy and Thorngumbald Primary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Hull and Thorngumbald in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holderness Academy: 906. Thorngumbald Primary School: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holderness Academy and Thorngumbald Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Holderness Academy is 201st of 366 and Thorngumbald Primary School is 1119th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).